Skylar plays with the ‘Buzz Saw’

Community Calendar

Photo courtesy of the Union County Museum
The economy of Union County has been compared to a three-legged stool with each leg representing one of the three major sectors of the economy. Those sectors are industry, retail, and tourism. A big draw for tourism in Union County is the Union County Museum on Main Street in downtown Union. The museum draws tourists from throughout South Carolina, the rest of the United States of America, and even overseas. The museum’s visitors include children who visit the museum with their families. Among the children to have visited the museum in recent weeks is Skylar Jenkins from Charlotte. She loved her visit to the museum and really enjoyed playing with the “Buzz Saw” in the children’s corner.

Beekeepers To Meet

The Union County Beekeepers will meet on Tuesday, September 5 at 6 p.m. in the classroom at Union County Extension.

Light refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Everyone interested in bees is invited to attend.

The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.

Community Prayer Meeting

The Community Prayer Meeting will be observed at noon on Thursday, September 7 at the USC-U Gazebo. Please come and join with fellow citizens of Union County, and with others in other places as we pray for our country, our community, our state, and also for our world. Pray for the Church, and for revival in Union County.

Let us give thanks for our country, and pray for the revival and awakening we need to turn us in the right direction. Pray for God’s guidance and protection for our leaders at every level. Please pray for our military, police, firefighters, EMS personnel, and others who risk their lives to serve and protect us.

All are welcome. If you can’t get to the gazebo, please take some time for special prayer during the day.

Ivey Reunion

The decsendants of Byrd and Etta Ivey will hold their Family Reunion on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Please bring a well-filled picnic basket and tea.

Paper goods will be furnished.

Post 22 Meeting

American Legion Post 22 will hold a monthly business meeting September 11 at 6 p.m. at the Foster Veterans Park Recreation Complex, 120 Scenic Drive, the second road behind Foster Park Elementary School.

All veterans and family members and auxiliary are welcome.

Join The Trail

Trail Life Troop SC-0332, a Christian Outdoor Scouting Program sponsored by Buffalo Baptist Church, will hold a Join The Trail on Monday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall of Buffalo Baptist Church.

This outdoor program is for boys in 5-K through age 18. There are different activities for various age groups.

For further information, call Marvin or Juanita McCullough at 864-427-5739.

First Steps Seeking Board Members

In September of 2017, members of the Union County First Steps Board Nominating Committee will meet to consider nominations for new members of the Union County First Steps Board. We are asking for nominations from the public to be considered by the committee so that a pool of qualified nominees can be presented to the full board.

Keep in mind that the board is looking for members to meet certain membership categories and who are willing to make the necessary time commitment to Union County First Steps Board. Those categories are: Pre-kindergarten through primary educator; family education, training, and support provider; childcare and/or early childhood development/education provider; healthcare provider; local government; nonprofit organization that provides services to families and children; faith community; business community; philanthropic community; and parents of preschool children.

A nomination form should be completed and returned to Laura Wade, by Friday, Sept. 15 at 120 Lakeside Dr., Union, SC 29379 or by email, lwade@union.k12.sc.us.

Please call Mrs. Wade at 864-429-1748, ext. 722 for more information or to request a nomination form, a Board Responsibilities information sheet, and the categories of individuals as defined in the First Steps legislation that must be elected to the board.

One-Day Trip To Harrah’s

Betsy & Company along with the Over the Hill Gang Relay for Life Team presents a One-Day Trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Saturday, Sept. 16

Picking up at Jonesville Municipal Building at 7 a.m. Picking up at the old Walmart parking lot in Union at 7:30 a.m.

If interested contact Betsy at 864-674-6799.

Survival Garden

ThePiedmont Physic Garden will offer a workshop called “Creating a Year Round Survival Garden — Part III” led by Union natives and garden enthusiasts Tommy Sinclair and Buddy Blackmon. It will be held on Saturday, September 16 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Piedmont Physic Garden located at 301 E. South Street.

This will be the third of a three-part series on how to create your own survival garden.

Join us and learn how to reap the benefits of a healthy plant-based diet all year long.

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Relay For Life of Union County will hold its Annual Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

All 2017 Union County Relay For Life teams are invited.

Anyone wanting to start a 2018 Relay team is invited, as we will be officially kicking off our 2018 Relay For Life season too.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Beth Lancaster at 864-426-3438 or Torance Inman at 864-426-0883.

All American Banquet

The Union County Democratic Party invites the public to “join us” on Friday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 322 Veterans Drive, Union, for an “All American Banequet … in “celebration and thanks to all of our veterans who have served, scarificed, and (are) still serving to keep us safe at home and abroad.”

The guest speaker will former State Sen. McKinley Washington.

Donation is $30.

Please see any member of the Union County Democratic Party for tickets or contact Rosemary Price at 864-426-6518 or Carolyn Glenn at 864-429-9392.

We look forward to having you with us. Thank you in advance.

Ann Stevens, County Chair.

At The UCAC In September

The following events and activities will be held at the UCAC Art Gallery on Main Street in downtown Union in September.

Painting with Coffee — Whether you are a beginner, or a lifelong artists join us every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

Jam at Lunch — Do you have lunch plans? Join us Thursday, September 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.! Enjoy the musical talents of local members of our community. Do you sing? Play? Feel free to join in!

Writers Group — Local Writers will meet Tuesday, September 12 at 6 p.m. This is open to everyone!

Monday Night Music — Looking for something new to do? Join us September 18 at 6:30 p.m. for a night full of local, musical talent!

Toddler Time — Friday, September 22 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. will be all about the little ones! Any child 4 years old or younger is invited to join us! $5.00 for members/ $10.00 for non members

Art Exhibition — The UCAC cordially invites you to attend the 2017 Art Exhibition which will be held at at USC-Union Main Campus on Thursday, September 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. Awards will be presented beginning at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. The awards ceremony will then be followed by a reception.

Russell Jewell Exhibit — UCAC is honored to have our 2017 Art Exhibition Juror, Russell Jewell, fill our gallery with his amazing work. Mr. Jewell is a nationally recognized Plein air painter, published in multiple books and magazines. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and The Transparent Watercolor Society of America. Mr. Jewell has devoted over 30 years as an art educator in the public education system. His show at the UCAC will open Thursday, September 21.

2017 Craft Beer Tasting — If you missed last year’s event, here is your chance to join the fun! We will feature North Caroline Breweries! Tickets will be available for purchase Wednesday, September 6 at $20 per ticket. Food will be served.

Watercolor Workshop — Registration is now open for a Watercolor Workshop that will be held Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $50 per members and $60 for non-members. Call the Union County Arts Council to register.

Local Artists Showcase — Can you believe that the holidays are almost here? Now is the time to start preparing your items for our “Local Artists Showcase.” We accept all types of art, paintings, drawings, photography, quilts, pottery, knitting, woodwork, ornaments, jewelry, baskets, crochet, and more! Please contact Amber for more details and to reserve your space!

For more information about these events and related matters call the Union County Arts Council at 864-429-2817.

Socializing will begin at 6 p.m. and the meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.

This Post 22 fundraising effort is in support of American Legion Post 22 Baseball.

Individual tickets are $40.

A Table Sponorship is $250 with each Table Sponsor receiving 8 tickets.

For table reservations and tickets see any Post 22 member or contact Tommy Sinclair at 864-621-2435 or John McKnight at 864-431-6389 or Torance Inman at 864-426-0883.

CCA Energy Assistance

The Union County Office of Carolina Community Actions, Inc. (CCA) is currently taking applications to assist low-income families with home energy cooling bills and a variety of other programs and services.

Applications are taken Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 201 E. Main Street, Suite A, Union, SC. Family households must be income eligible and provide documentation to qualify. For more information, please call the Union County Community Actions office at 864-427-0336.

About CCA

Carolina Community Actions, Inc. LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) and GEAP (General Emergency Assistance Program) is funded through the Department of Health and Human Services and administered through the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) in Columbia, SC. CCA is a private non-profit corporation whose mission is to promote self-reliance of low-income individual and families by forming partnerships which will provide a systematic reduction of the causes and conditions of poverty.

Documentation

CCA can provide Non-Emergency Assistance; Emergency Assistance; and Mortgage, Rent, Water Assistance to qualified low-income families. The following documents are required to obtain these tyes of assistance:

A Caregiver Support Group at Heartland Health Care Center — Union will meet every third Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m in the Assisted Living Unit.

This group is open to anyone providing care for a person with health issues or age-related illness. At our caregiver meetings you will meet others in your same situation and learn new ideas to overcome challenges or find answers to questions you may have.

Clemson Extension FCL (Family and Community Leaders) have formed a Crochet Club that will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon.

This club is open to anyone from the beginner to very experienced. There will be an instructor on site at least once a month. Other experienced crochet workers will be available to help at other times.

For further information call the Clemson Extension Office from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday at 427-6259 or Juanita McCullough, Secretary for the Patchwork Quilters of FCL at 427-5739.

Head Start Accepting Applications

Carolina Community Actions, Inc., Head Start is now accepting applications for children ages 3 and 4 for the 2017-2018 program year.

Head Start serves children from low-income families and children with disabilities. Children with disabilities, including emotional, intellectual and physical (visual, hearing, speech, crippling and other chronic impairments), are eligible regardless of their family income level. Services provided by Head Start include education, nutrition, medical, dental, social services, transportation, parent involvement, and special education services.

We are also now accepting applications for Infants and Toddlers birth to 3 years of age and pregnant mothers for the 2017-2018 program year. Early Head Start Programs begin serving children before they are born by offering services to their pregnant moms. The purpose of this is to ensure that the pregnant woman remains healthy throughout her pregnancy.

CCA Early Head Start/Head Start participates in the USDA Child Care Food Program and breakfast and lunch are served to the Head Start children and formula, breakfast, and lunch are served to the Early Head Start children at no cost to the families. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

A legal birth certificate, certificate of immunization, proof of income for the 2016 calendar year, and social security numbers of all persons in household must be provided when you apply.

The Early Head Start/Head Start center in your area is located at the Jonesville Head Start Center, 514 Alman Street, Jonesville, SC. For further information and/or an appointment, please call 864-674-6014.

Civitans Meet

The Union Civitans Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1-2 p.m. at the Inn at Merridun. Lunch is served.

Gospel Night

Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. is Gospel Night at Gene’s Music Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Performing will be Gene’s Gospel Hour Band and Middle Cross Gospel Band.

There is no charge but a Love Offering will be collected.

Country Dance Night

Every Saturday night will be Country Dance Night from 7-10:30 p.m. at Gene’s Music Hall. Door’s open at 6 p.m.

Union Express Band will perform and there will be a 1/2 to 1/2 drawing and door prize drawing.

There is an $8 cover charge.

The first Saturday night there are 75 paying guests the door prize will be $100 cash.

DSN Board Meetings

The Union County Disabilities and Special Needs Board will meet at the following times in 2017:

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 12 p.m.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 12 p.m.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 12 p.m.

All meetings will be held at 226 S. Gadberry Street, Union, SC 29379, in the conference room.

Lunch will be provided.

Lions Club

Lions Club Brooms for sale every Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Friends on Main, 126 East Main Street, Union.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Grace United Methodist Church at 5:30 p.m.

For more information contact Penny Adamo at 864-427-8322.

Bereavement Program

Medi Home Hospice is sponsoring a Bereavement Program. Anyone who has lost a loved one and needs guidance with their loss is invited to attend.

2017 Union County School Board Meeting Dates

These are the 2017 Union County School Board of Trustees meeting dates. All meetings will be held at 6 p.m.

• September 25, 2017 — Buffalo Elementary School

• October 23, 2017 — Foster Park Elementary School

• November 27, 2017 — Jonesville Elementary Middle School

• December 11, 2017 — Union County Career and Technology Center

Additional meetings can be scheduled if needed.

The public and media will be notified if location or times change 24 hours prior to meetings.

2017 Union County Council Meeting Dates

These are the 2017 Union County Council meeting dates. All meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Grand Jury Room of the Union County Courthouse unless otherwise noted.

• September 12, 2017 at Carlisle Town Hall

• October 10, 2017

• November 14, 2017 at Jonesville Town Hall

• December 12, 2017

Photo courtesy of the Union County Museum

The economy of Union County has been compared to a three-legged stool with each leg representing one of the three major sectors of the economy. Those sectors are industry, retail, and tourism. A big draw for tourism in Union County is the Union County Museum on Main Street in downtown Union. The museum draws tourists from throughout South Carolina, the rest of the United States of America, and even overseas. The museum’s visitors include children who visit the museum with their families. Among the children to have visited the museum in recent weeks is Skylar Jenkins from Charlotte. She loved her visit to the museum and really enjoyed playing with the “Buzz Saw” in the children’s corner.

http://www.uniondailytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_Museum-Skylar.jpgPhoto courtesy of the Union County Museum

The economy of Union County has been compared to a three-legged stool with each leg representing one of the three major sectors of the economy. Those sectors are industry, retail, and tourism. A big draw for tourism in Union County is the Union County Museum on Main Street in downtown Union. The museum draws tourists from throughout South Carolina, the rest of the United States of America, and even overseas. The museum’s visitors include children who visit the museum with their families. Among the children to have visited the museum in recent weeks is Skylar Jenkins from Charlotte. She loved her visit to the museum and really enjoyed playing with the “Buzz Saw” in the children’s corner.